The 24th annual Sea Turtle Festival is a three-day community celebration of turtle conservation, kicking off in Akumal with a Maya ceremony, jarana dancing and the Crazy Hats awards. Saturday moves to Tulum and Sunday wraps up at Xcacel with a sand sculpture contest, films and music.Heading to this one? Skip the taxi line and […]
A one-hour stage show mixing contemporary dance, theatre and visuals inspired by Mexican legends of death. A beautiful way to get into the Día de Muertos spirit. Ages 12 and up.Heading to this one? Skip the taxi line and book a Playa Cruiser, delivered to your hotel or Airbnb. Looking for more ideas? See all […]
ElCineClub sets up a big outdoor screen in Parque La Ceiba for a few spooky movie nights: Halloween (1978) on Wednesday, Noroi on Friday and El día de la bestia on Saturday, all starting at 8 pm. Grab some popcorn, bring a friend and enjoy a scary movie under the stars.Heading to this one? Skip […]
Xcaret's famous Day of the Dead festival celebrates its 20th edition with Guanajuato as the guest state. Expect dozens of colorful ofrendas, mariachi, folk dance, workshops and plenty of traditional food.Heading to this one? Skip the taxi line and book a Playa Cruiser, delivered to your hotel or Airbnb. Looking for more ideas? See all […]
Live orchestral music inside a cenote. One of the most unique concert settings in the Riviera Maya, just north of Playa del Carmen.Heading to this one? Skip the taxi line and book a Playa Cruiser, delivered to your hotel or Airbnb. Looking for more ideas? See all upcoming Playa del Carmen events.
Playa celebrates Janal Pixán, the Maya take on Día de Muertos, with altars and cultural activities around Plaza 28 de Julio and Fifth Avenue. A beautiful, free way to see local tradition up close.Heading to this one? Skip the taxi line and book a Playa Cruiser, delivered to your hotel or Airbnb. Looking for more […]
Hip-hop night at Contracultura with Neru Thee Fourth Fugee, plus DJ sets. All ages are welcome.Heading to this one? Skip the taxi line and book a Playa Cruiser, delivered to your hotel or Airbnb. Looking for more ideas? See all upcoming Playa del Carmen events.
Two legendary Mexican pop groups share one stage at Xcaret for a Halloween night full of 80s and 90s hits. Doors open at 9 pm and the show starts at 10.Heading to this one? Skip the taxi line and book a Playa Cruiser, delivered to your hotel or Airbnb. Looking for more ideas? See all […]
The Puerto Aventuras community builds one big ofrenda at La Lomita to remember loved ones. Bring cempasúchil flowers, fruit, pan de muerto or a candle and add to it.Heading to this one? Skip the taxi line and book a Playa Cruiser, delivered to your hotel or Airbnb. Looking for more ideas? See all upcoming Playa […]
A tasty Hanal Pixán tradition: local cooks serve mukbil pollo, the big banana leaf wrapped tamal baked underground, plus pan de muerto and aguas frescas. Great chance to try real Yucatecan home cooking and support local vendors.Heading to this one? Skip the taxi line and book a Playa Cruiser, delivered to your hotel or Airbnb. […]